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Providing location-based call forwarding within a mobile telecommunications network

  • US 5,978,673 A
  • Filed: 12/13/1996
  • Issued: 11/02/1999
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/13/1996
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method for providing location-based call forwarding data to a mobile switching center (MSC) serving a mobile station within a mobile telecommunications network, said method comprising the steps of:

  • receiving a signal at a home location register (HLR) indicating that said mobile station is currently within a service area associated with said MSC;

    retrieving a predetermined set of call forwarding data designated for use within the service area within which the mobile station is currently located; and

    providing said retrieved predetermined set of call forwarding data from said HLR to said MSC for call forwarding use when said mobile station is located within said service area.

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